Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
1.The best title（标题）of the passage is ________.
A.Money Makes You Happy B.The Secrets of Happiness
C.Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy D.Good Friends Make You Happy
2.The second paragraph tells us that ______.
A.the more friends you have, the happier you will be
B.we shouldn’t think about our future
C.happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
D.some people fail to live a happy life
3.The passage gives us ______ pieces of advice on happiness.
A.three B.two
C.one D.four
4.The writer thinks that ______ .
A.everyone knows how to live a happier life
B.it’s wrong to spend time on work
C.hobbies take up too much time
D.doing good things for someone can make you happier
Do you learn from your mistakes? I hope so. But have you ever made the same mistake twice? I have. Sometimes I make the same mistake three or four times!
Sometimes, good things happen because of mistakes. Once I got on the wrong train. That was a big mistake. But on that train. I saw a good friend. I was so happy I made that mistake!
Another time I ruined a surprise. My mother planned a surprise party for my father. She told me it was a secret. But I was just a little boy and I couldn’t keep the secret. I told my father about the party .At first, my mother was mad at me. But then my father said he was happy he knew about it. He said he didn’t like surprises.
1.The boy saw ________on the wrong train.
A.his friend B.his father
C.his mother D.his teacher
2.His mother asked him to______.
A.keep a secret about the party B.tell his father about the party
C.plan a surprise party D.invite his friends to the party
3.What does the boy think of mistakes?
A.Mistakes are not welcome.
B.A mistake is a terrible thing.
C.All mistakes mean happy accidents.
D.Sometimes a mistake can be a good thing.
New rules and behavior standards (行为规范)for middle school students came out in March. Middle school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won’t only have high marks. They will also be kids who don’t dye (染) their hair, smoke or drink. The following are some of the new rules.
Tell the truth. Have you ever copied someone else’s work on an exam? Don’t do it again! That’s not something an honest student should do. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don’t tell your parents you have done homework.
Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird-loving Month in China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. When more people work together, it makes it more fun for everyone.
Have you ever quarreled with your teammates when our basketball lost? Only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, not only yourself.
Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you’ll discover Earth Ⅱ someday. Don’t look down on new ideas. Everyone’s ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Protect yourself. Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don’t let it happen to you. If you have to go home late you should let your parents know.
Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But some things on the Internet aren’t for kids, so try to look at Web pages that are good for you. You can use the Web for fun or homework. Can’t you find any good Web sites for children? Here some:http://kids.eastday.com/http://www.chinakids.net.com/http://www.cycnet.com
1.The school new rules will help kids by telling them ______.
A.how they can study well B.what they should do at school
C.what is right and what is wrong D.how they can protect themselves
2.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A.Take care of yourself when you are out.
B.Tell the truth, even when you are wrong.
C.Keep some animals to protect them.
D.Use the Internet, but keep away from bad things.
3.The main idea of the fourth paragraph is about ______.
A.making the team weaker B.working together with others
C.being a good friend to others D.getting on badly with others
4.Good Web sites for children can ______.
A.be a waste of time B.help them with their studies
C.do homework for them D.make life easier
假设你是李华，得知这周末市博物馆要举行为期两天的中国邮票展。来自英国的交换生Eric喜欢集邮，请你给Eric写一封信，邀请他一起去参观。要点如下：
1.写信目的；2. 主要活动；3. 约定会面。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ ∧）, 并在其下写出该加的词。
删除: 把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改: 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear Billy,
Now I am on holiday with my families in Yangshuo, Guangxi. I knew Yangshuo was well-known as its natural scenery before I came here. And I am still amazed at its breathtaking beauty now. The local traditional culture have also impressed me deep. Here you can meet friends from all over the world. It is not surprised that many shopkeepers communicate with foreigners in English. In a word, the town was well worth a visit.
To experience more local customs and enjoy beauty of nature, we have decided to stay for another two days. We will post some postcards to my friends, including you of course, before I will leave here.
Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There1.(be) no team uniform for players in the past. But in the mid-19th century, a New York baseball team actually wore a uniform.
However, times have changed: almost every sport team now has a uniform of its own. The popularity of team uniforms has hit a new high now, and even the fans 2.(see) wearing team uniforms these days.
Have you ever given 3. a thought why team uniforms are so important?
Most of the games require team spirit 4.(win) a match. When everyone in the group wears the same color, clothes and cap, it can really make you feel like you belong to that group,5.helps you perform better on the field.
6.(wear) team uniforms is a good way to separate your teammates from those who you are playing against. You are also able to identify players because the clothes they wear carry their 7.(name) on the back of their uniforms. It also allows your fans in the stadium to keep track of the game 8.(easy).When you change into your team's uniform, you get a sense of equality. Every member of the team plays an important role 9. the team’s success. You play, win, or lose a match as a 10.(unite) team, and not as an individual.
